Something to Chew

Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

This month we’re thinking more about heart health and preventing heart disease, although protecting your heart is something you can do all year long. Eating “heart-healthy” is a way to lower your risk for heart disease, especially when paired with regular physical activity.

Eating better for your heart doesn’t have to mean a dramatic change in your diet. You can start just by substituting one or two foods at first, and then move on to changing other eating habits.

As part of “heart month” in February, we’d like to offer this heart-healthy recipe. This recipe also has the following health benefits: